The world economy : global trade policy 2012 /

• Other Authors: Greenaway, David (Editor)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.
• Series: World Economy Special Issues.
• Subjects: Commercial policy.; International economic relations.; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Exports & Imports.; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > International > General.; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > International > Marketing.; POLITICAL SCIENCE > International Relations > Trade & Tariffs.; Electronic books.

This is the nineteenth volume in an annual series in which leading economists provide a concise and accessible evaluation of major developments in trade and trade policy. Examines key issues pertinent to the multinational trading system, as well as regional trade arrangements and policy developments...

Table of Contents:

• ""Title page
• Copyright page
• Contents
• Notes on Contributors
• TRADE POLICY REVIEWS
• 1: Australian Trade Policy Strategy Contradictions
• Background
• The Australian Trade Policy Context
• Trade Policy Review
• Moving Forward from Preferentialism
• Conclusion
• References
• 2: Trade Policy Review for China: Continuing Globalisation Amidst the World Financial Crisis
• Introduction
• Main Developments of Chinaâ€?s Trade Policies
• Economic Development and Structural Changes
• Domestic Investment and Consumption
• International Trade""
• ""Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)
• Outwards Foreign Direct Investments (OFDI)
• Key Challenges on Chinaâ€?s Economy and Trade
• Conclusions
• References
• 3: Sri Lankaâ€?s Trade Policy: Reverting to Dirigisme?
• Introduction
• Policy Context
• Economic Environment
• Policy Measures Directly Affecting Imports
• Export Duties and Incentives
• Foreign Direct Investment
• Other Policies Affecting Trade and Investment
• State-Owned Enterprises
• Automobile Industry
• Free Trade Agreements
• Conclusion
• References""
• ""SPECIAL FEATURE ON MALAYSIA
• 4: Malaysia: A Success Story Stuck in the Middle?
• Introduction
• Malaysiaâ€?s Development Record
• a. Rapid Economic Growth
• b. Rapid Structural Change
• c. Consistent Openness
• d. Competent Macroeconomic Management
• e. Mixed Social Progress
• f. Sclerotic Political Economy and Institutions
• Is Malaysia â€?Stuck in the Middleâ€??
• Conclusion
• References
• CURRENT ISSUES IN CHINA
• 5: Zhu Rongji Might Be Right: Understanding the Mechanism of Fast Economic Development in China
• Introduction""
• ""Some Stylised Facts About Capital Accumulation in China Over the Past 20 Years
• How Did the New Fiscal Reform Change the Growth Pattern?
• Role-Play of Regional Governments and Local Finance
• Conclusion
• References
• 6: China and the World Trading System
• Introduction: The Challenge
• The WTOâ€?s Responsiveness in Historical Context
• Chinaâ€?s Current Trade Ascendancy and its Implications
• a. Implications: the Elephant in the Green Room
• The Dominance to Come
• What would Future Trade Dominance Imply?
• a. Self-Interested Openness""
• ""B. Translating Power into Privilege
• Anticipating Dominance: Implications for Policy and International Cooperation
• a. Security of Access to Food, Energy and Other Resources
• b. Security of Access for Foreign Investments
• c. Limits to Climate Changeâ€?Motivated Trade Action
• d. Government Procurement
• e. Exchange Rates
• f. Tightening Disciplines on Discrimination
• Concluding Remarks
• References
• 7: Chinese Networks and Tariff Evasion
• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Theoretical Background
• Data and Empirical Strategy
• Results""